Americas Senior Category Manager - MRO
Core
Lead the Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) category to drive strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization for the global MRO spend.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Indirect Sourcing)
Builds
Strategic sourcing plans, supplier contracts, and optimized supply panels for MRO equipment and services.
Domain
Industrial equipment / Rail transport / MRO supply chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Contract negotiation, Spend analysis, Supplier evaluation and selection, Project management, ERP systems proficiency, Cost modeling, Market analysis, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
MRO/Equipment domain expertise, International experience, Manufacturing experience
Technologies
Oracle, M3, Microsoft BI
Responsibilities
Create and implement strategic plans to deliver annual spend improvements; Lead supplier rationalization and process optimization projects; Conduct competitive bidding and negotiate master supply agreements; Run quarterly business reviews with preferred suppliers; Coordinate regional projects and buyers; Generate accurate reporting on sourcing objectives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
